Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 749 - 18: Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Wise
Reversed Fire was reluctant to agree to Yue Jinghua; in his view, Yue Jinghua’s temperament was hardly any better than that of Madam Xieleng.
However, at this moment, Chen Jiangyin chimed in very opportunely, implying that he was very interested in the various precious medicinal materials in the Wanzhen Pavilion, and even mentioned, that perhaps he could find some useful materials for Ni Qianjun among them.
If he was to go to Geyue Town together, he had to take Yue Jinghua with him. With no choice left, Reversed Fire had to bring these two significant burdens along to Geyue Town.
As for the Compass and Ni Qianjun, who also wanted to accompany them, they were scolded by Yue Jinghua and ordered to immediately go back and reflect behind closed doors.
In her words, Yue Jinghua did not mention anything about redeeming the ring.
Compass, anxiously scratching his head, watched as Yue Jinghua left before Qin Dongting regained his usual cool demeanor.
"Dongzi, aren’t you worried? The registration day will pass in three days, and if you miss this chance, you won’t have another," Compass had inquired beforehand. The first round of the elimination competitions had already ended, and currently, the second round was underway at the Martial Arts Hall. Meaning, if Qin Dongting missed this ranking contest, he wouldn’t have the chance to participate in the selection of the elimination rounds.
"I trust her," Qin Dongting said no more and went back to the Titan, waiting for news from Yue Jinghua.
Stunned for a moment by his side, Compass hesitantly said, "After he said that, I also feel like Violent Moon will successfully get back the ring. Yeah, if she really manages to retrieve the ring from Madam Xieleng’s hands, I’ll call her Mythical Yue."
When Reversed Fire arrived at Geyue Town with Chen Jiangyin and Yue Jinghua, the sky had completely darkened.
The eighteen street corners of Geyue Town were lit up with bright lanterns, which made Wanzhen Pavilion look even more resplendent, resembling some shady establishments of the Western Era Century that hang a lamb’s head but sell dog meat.
Yue Jinghua was quietly observing, indeed revealing that many mercenaries were coming in and out of Wanzhen Pavilion, among whom some appeared disheartened, obviously having lost everything.
Although Yue and Chen came with Reversed Fire, after entering Geyue Town, Yue Jinghua deliberately slowed down, intentionally distancing herself from Reversed Fire and walked at the back with Chen Jiangyin.
Reversed Fire, worried about his brother Ni Qianjun’s injury, walked straight into Wanzhen Pavilion, not caring what medicine Yue Jinghua had in her gourd, but he had already brought the two to Geyue Town.
As soon as he entered Wanzhen Pavilion, the two beautiful female mercenaries who had previously welcomed Luo Compass and Qin Dongting exchanged looks. One quietly stepped back, and the other stepped forward leisurely, "May I know the purpose of Captain Reversed Fire’s visit to Wanzhen Pavilion today?"
After Reversed Fire had snatched the thousand-year-old stone ginseng, Madam Xieleng was seething with anger, but since Reversed Fire Mercenary Group had gained notable prestige in recent years in the Mercenary World, and had many old connections, combined with Reversed Fire’s hit-and-run raids leaving no clues behind, all Madam Xieleng could do was grind her teeth in hatred.
Reversed Fire, impatiently pushing away the female mercenary, said, "Drop those deceitful tactics. I am here to see Madam Xieleng, and if she does not come out to meet me, I will head straight upstairs. I am a straightforward person, Reversed Fire. If I head up, and end up breaking or touching anything, it won’t end well."
"Captain Reversed Fire really knows how to joke. You’re an old friend of Lord Bo Sai and Madam Xieleng. Madam has already prepared drinks upstairs in your honor; please follow me to the upper floor," the female mercenary who had gone up to notify came down already, bringing Madam Xieleng’s invitation.
Though unaware of what Madam Xieleng might be plotting at the end of the day, Reversed Fire still went upstairs as advised.
No sooner had Reversed Fire gone upstairs than Yue Jinghua and others arrived at the entrance of Wanzhen Pavilion.
"Guests, it’s already quite late, and the master has instructed that tonight Wanzhen Pavilion will no longer entertain new guests," the remaining female mercenary, with an ill-intended smile budding at the corner of her mouth after seeing Reversed Fire go up, showed a change of expression that didn’t escape Yue Jinghua’s eyes.
Noticing this, Yue Jinghua stepped back, allowing Chen Jiangyin to take the lead, exposing the Elixir Medicine Gourd hidden under his cloak, and said, "Alchemist Chen, I told you, Wanzhen Pavilion contains numerous precious medicines, even more so than Danlu. You didn’t believe me, but now that you’ve seen it, you must
believe me, right?"
Danlu?
The female mercenary who initially intended to turn away guests, immediately looked at Chen Jiangyin’s waist upon hearing him.
With her sharp eyes, she recognized at a glance the Gold and Jade Gourd that signifies the status of a high-level alchemist in Danlu.
The lighting inside the store was dim earlier, and the female mercenary did not pay attention to the clothing of the two guests. Now taking a closer look, she realized the two young people who entered the store were both quite young, yet both had an extraordinary demeanor, especially Chen Jiangyin. Although dressed merely as a scholar, the pill fragrance emanating from him and his handsome features were strikingly impressive.
With such a young age and such demeanor, hanging a Gold and Jade Gourd at his waist, the identity of the visitor was already apparent.
Chen Jiangyin was well aware of Liao Yuejinghua’s intentions; he coughed a few times and resignedly entered the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
"Is this Chen Jiangyin, the Alchemist Chen?" In the eyes of the female mercenary, a mix of astonishment and admiration coexisted.
These days, Geyue Town is hosting a big mercenary competition, and many non-mercenary individuals have entered the town.
"Indeed, it’s me. This lady, my mercenary friend and I happened to come to Geyue Town. Hearing that the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion stores many precious spiritual wood and medicinal herbs, we decided to take a look," Chen Jiangyin, knowing well Liao Yuejinghua must be harboring some ill intentions, did not expose him but just cooperated and respectfully nodded to the female mercenary.
In the past, it would have been difficult for people with external identities to enter Geyue Town, let alone people from Danlu.
However, these days, as the Mercenary World is holding the Mercenary Newcomer King Competition, the security in Geyue Town has been much relaxed.
Among them, some well-established mercenary families and Mercenary Groups, for the safety of their competing progeny, have even brought alchemists with them, but it’s unknown which family would have the means to invite Chen Jiangyin.
The female mercenary thought to herself and looked again at Liao Yuejinghua next to her, who did not seem anything special.
Seeing this, the female mercenary felt even more confident that getting someone like Chen Jiangyin to join the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion would surely earn a substantial reward from Madam Xieleng.
Thinking of this, she immediately employed all her skills and started showing Chen Jiangyin around the various medicinal herbs in the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Chen Jiangyin also wore a modest smile, examining the various precious herbs alongside the female mercenary.
Liao Yuejinghua wasn’t a significant character and was dressed quite ordinarily, thus naturally didn’t attract much attention.
She was happy to wander freely, enjoying herself immensely in the Ten-Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
After a while, Chen Jiangyin and the female mercenary had come back.
"Brother Chen, the downstairs seems lively, why don’t we go have a look?" Liao Yuejinghua asked innocently.
Seeing her bright smile, Chen Jiangyin knew well Liao Yuejinghua was up to no good, his lips involuntarily curved up into a smile, dazzling the female mercenary beside him.
Her heart skipped a beat, she quickly said, "Alchemist Chen, downstairs is the gambling house, are you interested in playing a few rounds?"
"A gambling house? I’ve never seen one before in my life, let’s go down and have a look," Liao Yuejinghua said without a second thought, pulling Chen Jiangyin towards the stairs.
